🌱 Gwinnett County Jail Protests + Walton County Graduation Rates

Hello, Loganville-Grayson! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including news about:

• Protests surrounding the deaths of three inmates at the Gwinnett County Jail.
• Midterm Election voting begins today.
• Increased graduation rates in Walton County.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and not as warm. High: 74 Low: 38.

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Here are the top 5 stories today in Loganville-Grayson:

1. In 2021, three inmates in Gwinnett County Detention Center died while in custody awaiting trial. On Saturday, families of the three inmates protested outside of the jail alongside representatives from Georgia, DeKalb, and Gwinnett chapters of the NAACP. They're calling for better conditions inside of the prison and further accountability. ( The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. Elections begin today in Walton County for governor and secretary of state. The Monroe Local reports that the machines have been tested and locations are finalized. Registered voters can begin casting their ballots at three locations in Walton County, including Monroe, Loganville, and Social Circle. (Monroe Local)
3. The executive director of the Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District, Joe Allen, doesn't believe the Gwinnett Place Mall will be redeveloped any time soon. An implementation strategy for redeveloping the 38-year-old mall has to first be presented to county officials and will then need a lot of "behind the scenes" work, according to Allen. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
4. Graduation rates across Walton County have increased over the last year. Public schools in the county have reported record numbers. Loganville High School had the highest rate in the county at 96.1 percent. Only a few years ago, schools in the area were reporting percentages in the 80s. (Monroe Local)
5. Looking for a new career opportunity that connects you with your community? Gwinnett County and Walton County are both looking to hire for multiple full-time positions. Gwinnett County openings include a firefighter/paramedic trainee and an adjunct EMS Instructor, while Walton County is looking for a Juvenile Court Deputy Clerk and Fire Apparatus Technician. Job details and application information can be found at the links. (Gwinnett County, Walton County)

Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• Master Gardener Talk At O'Kelly Memorial Library (2:00 PM)
• Weekday BINGO At The American Legion (7:30 PM)
• Charity Poker At Atmosphere (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office published a press release regarding the Gwinnett County Detention Center: "Providing for the safety, security, and proper medical care of our inmate resident population is a top priority, and we will continue to assist the GBI with their robust investigation into the deaths of Mr. Strayhorn, Mr. Bryant, and Mr. Longshore." Read more at the link. (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• The Fernbank Museum is celebrating its 30th Anniversary! To join in on the celebration, each of Gwinnett County Public Library's 15 branches will be giving away a pair of tickets each week through the rest of October. For a chance to win your free tickets, visit your nearest branch! (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• Join the Gwinnett County Public Library's kickoff of the International Evenings series, running until Oct. 26! Receive your passport and collect your stamps every time you attend an International Evening event. For more information, visit the events calendar. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.